12:25 PM,
May 15, 2013

First lady Michelle Obama introduces the workshop panel for 'Soulsville, USA: The History of Memphis Soul,' in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, April 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

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Nashville Police will not work with the United States Secret Service when first lady Michelle Obama comes here this weekend to speak at Martin Luther King Academic Magnet's graduation.

The Secret Service sent police an email Monday night canceling a previous request for security assistance. The email added that there was no need for any Nashville Police representation in a Tuesday meeting planning for the visit, according to a statement from police.

Police Chief Steve Anderson urged the Secret Service to reconsider, according to the statement. ...